How to Block YouTube
To block YouTube, install Blockodile for Chrome or Firefox and add youtube.com to a blocklist, or install the ready-made list from the Marketplace. Block it all day, schedule it around work, or block only Shorts and keep the rest of YouTube.
Websites blocked by this list
The YouTube list blocks these 4 sites. You can add or remove any of them after installing.
- youtube.com
- m.youtube.com
- youtu.be
- music.youtube.com
Suggested schedule: All day, every day, or weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Blocklist last checked .
Only one part of YouTube a problem?
You do not have to block all of it. These parts can be turned off on their own, for free, while the rest of the site keeps working.
Why people block youtube
- + YouTube turns a two-minute answer into an hour of autoplay and recommendations.
- + The homepage is tuned to your weak spots, so "one video" rarely stays one.
- + A video playing in a background tab splits your attention even when you are working.
- + Blocking it during focused hours keeps YouTube a reward, not a default escape.
Block youtube with Blockodile
- 1
Install Blockodile
Add the free Blockodile extension to Chrome or Firefox. No account is required to start.
- 2
Open the Marketplace tab
In the Blockodile app, open the Marketplace and find the YouTube list.
- 3
Add the YouTube list
Click add and every site in the YouTube list is blocked straight away, then synced across your devices.
- 4
Schedule or lock it
Keep the block on all day, schedule it for work hours, or turn on Locked Mode so it is harder to disable on impulse.
Blocking youtube: FAQ
How do I block YouTube but keep other Google sites?
Add only youtube.com and youtu.be to a blocklist. Other Google services stay open because Blockodile blocks the exact domains you choose.
Can I block YouTube Shorts only?
Yes. Switch on the YouTube Shorts section and leave youtube.com off your block list. Shorts stops opening, the Shorts shelf disappears from your home feed, and normal videos are untouched. It is free.
Can I block YouTube just during work?
Yes. Schedule the block for your work hours and it lifts automatically the rest of the day.
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